US Bridges

Usr 224 SR 15 over Blanchard River Tributar

Good

Hancock County, Ohio · 10.14 Mi. East of SR65 · Structure no. 3203646

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,199
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 224 SR 15 over Blanchard River Tributar is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Usr 224 SR 15 over Blanchard River Tributar in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,199 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,828 by 2035. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUsr 224 SR 15
CrossesBlanchard River Tributar
Location10.14 Mi. East of SR65
RouteU.S. Route 224
StateOhio
Coordinates41.039, -83.8648
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,199 (2021)
Projected traffic5,828 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 224 SR 15 over Blanchard River Tributar built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 224 SR 15 over Blanchard River Tributar in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 224 SR 15 over Blanchard River Tributar carry?

About 4,199 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Usr 224 SR 15 over Blanchard River Tributar?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 224 SR 15 over Blanchard River Tributar?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.